merican band Stick Figure released their seventh studio album on Sept. 9. topped the iTunes Reggae Albums chart, and the album debuted Reggae Albums Chart—a spot that is normally occupied by Bob Marley and the Wailers’s collection Wisdom was written, produced, and recorded almost entirely by vocalist Scott Woodruff. On tour, he’s joined by drummer Kevin Offitzer, bassist Tommy Suliman, guitarist Johnny Cosmic, percussionist Will Phillips, and KBong (real name Kevin Bong) who also has a successful solo career. The new album was boosted by frequently sold out tours and energetic performances at Cali Vibes and Cali Roots. The album was recorded at Great Stone Studios in Oakland, California—former home of Green Day—featuring guests Slightly Stoopid, Barrington Levy, and Collie Buddz. “ is all about the journey. I wanted to give people an album that makes them feel good and resonates with whatever they’re going through in their lives and hopefully reminds them that there is beauty and joy in the midst of all the craziness,” Woodruff told . Cannabis is typically part of the picture; Stick Figure is behind Stick Figure Sour, based on one of Woodruff’s favorite strains, Sour Diesel, which debuted at The Emerald Cup in 2016, and involved a partnership with Humboldt’s Finest.
